Buggenhout
Template:Use dmy dates Template:Main otherScript error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters".Template:Main other Buggenhout (Script error: No such module "IPA".) is a municipality in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the towns of Buggenhout proper, Briel, Opdorp, and Template:Ill. In 2021, Buggenhout had a total population of 14,689. The total area is 25.25 square kilometres.[1]
Buggenhout is also known for its forest, the "Buggenhoutbos", which is the largest forest of East Flanders.[2]
The geographic centre of Flanders lies in Opdorp.[3]
Buggenhout has two breweries, Bosteels Brewery (known for the "Tripel Karmeliet", "Deus" (a champagne beer), "Kwak") and De Landtsheer, now called Brouwerij Malheur (known for "Malheur").
Etymology
The original meaning of the name is "beechwood" or "beech forest" (in modern Dutch: Script error: No such module "Lang".). The name is derived from the Middle Dutch Script error: No such module "Lang". from Old Dutch Script error: No such module "Lang".. Script error: No such module "Lang". comes from Proto-Germanic Script error: No such module "Lang". (Modern Dutch: Script error: No such module "Lang"., Old English: Script error: No such module "Lang". (beeches)), Script error: No such module "Lang". from Script error: No such module "Lang". (Modern Dutch: Script error: No such module "Lang"., Old English: Script error: No such module "Lang". (forest)). Buggenhout still contains a forested area called Script error: No such module "Lang"..[4]
History
The village was first mention in 1125. It used to belong to the Duchy of Brabant. Due to internal feuds, the area was confiscated. The forest was declared crown land, and the village of Buggenhout became two Script error: No such module "Lang". (landed estates). After the French Revolution, Buggenhout was transferred to East Flanders.[4]
Gallery
-
Forest chapel
-
Town hall
-
Geographical centre of Flanders
-
Cruysveltstede
.JPG){kind=link}
References
External links
Template:Geographic location Script error: No such module "Navbox". Template:Authority control